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Software Dev Engineer, Amazon Leo Customer Terminal Software

Austin, TXOnsiteFull Time$143,700–$194,400 /yrPosted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • embedded software
  • customer terminal
  • LEO
  • satellite
  • broadband
  • C++
  • Rust
  • Python
  • real-time embedded software
  • Linux

Nice to have

  • SDLC
  • coding standards
  • code reviews
  • source control management
  • embedded wireless systems
  • computer science degree

Role summary

Amazon is seeking a Software Development Engineer for Project Leo, an initiative to provide global broadband access via a satellite constellation. The role involves designing, crafting, and deploying reliable embedded software for consumer electronic devices. Responsibilities include participating in the full SDLC, developing software in languages like C, C++, Rust, or Python, and working with real-time embedded systems, Linux, and/or RTOS. Experience with schematic review and embedded software troubleshooting is also required. This is an onsite role in Austin, TX.

Project Leo is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Leo will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.

You will design, craft, and deploy reliable embedded software for large quantity of consumer electronic products. Leo is breaking new ground with every device we design, and you will be an integral part of bringing this family of products to customers.

Key job responsibilities
· Develop embedded software for Customer Terminal devices within the Project Leo system.
· Participate in all phases of SDLC including requirements gathering, design, code, test, and code/test coverage.
· Developing embedded software in C, C++, Rust, Python or other languages
· Have experience with real-time embedded software philosophies and practices
· Have expertise with Linux and/or RTOS
· Review schematics, logic analyzer, and embedded software trouble-shooting techniques.

Export Control Requirement: Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

A day in the life
As part of our Leo Customer Terminal Software Team, you will design and implement embedded software used in the Project Leo products. You will work in a collaborative environment with teams inside and outside of Amazon. You will craft your software from requirements, designs, code, test, to product deployment. You need to be flexible and responsive to changing priority issues.

About the team
The Leo Customer Terminal Software Team supports the devices that connect our customers to the Leo network. We provide software for both applications and the underlying Linux system. We work hand in hand with hardware, product and operations teams to deliver a great experience for our customers. Basic Qualifications: - 3+ years of non-internship professional software development experience
- 3+ years of non-internship design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
- 3+ years of embedded firmware development experience
- Experience programming with at least one software programming language Preferred Qualifications: - 3+ years of full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent
- Experience in embedded wireless systems

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.



USA, TX, Austin - 143,700.00 - 194,400.00 USD annually

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